Trump's January 1 Deadline: 50% Tariffs on Canadian Autos

Описание: Washington just set a deadline: 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, auto parts and steel from January 1 — and America's top trade official says there's "no urgency" to cut a deal. With 92 days on the clock, we break down what the January threat means for the auto industry, the Stellantis warning signs, the reported U.S.–Mexico side-deal play, and Ottawa's three options.

Chapters:
00:00 The Deadline
00:20 "No Urgency"
00:40 What It Hits
01:01 The Machine
01:27 The Warning
01:51 Stellantis Moves
02:14 The Mexico Play
02:34 Canada's Options
03:00 The Countdown
03:20 The Verdict

Reporting as of October 1, 2026. Key sources: Reuters (Sept 25, 2026 — USTR Jamieson Greer CNBC interview), Fortune/auto analyst reporting on North American production costs, Reuters on Stellantis, Ontario government tariff-response programs. Figures per cited reporting; tariff threat as announced, implementation not confirmed.

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